City Hall & Market Square
Perth Amboy’s historic City Hall stands at 260 High Street. The city traces its first charter to 1718 and its post-Revolution incorporation to 1784.
Middlesex County · Raritan Bay · Historic Waterfront · Smith Street
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
A waterfront city with a deep colonial and maritime story, a lively multicultural downtown, historic landmarks, neighborhood parks and direct North Jersey Coast Line rail service.
1718first city charter
24 parksmunicipal park system
08861primary ZIP code
Raritan Baywaterfront setting
Welcome to Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy sits where the Raritan River, Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill meet. The city combines one of New Jersey’s most significant historic districts with an active waterfront, a dense downtown centered on Smith Street, residential neighborhoods and longstanding industrial areas.
Boundary note: This guide uses City of Perth Amboy municipal boundaries. Nearby Woodbridge Township, Hopelawn, Fords, Keasbey and South Amboy are not treated as Perth Amboy simply because a directory or mailing address groups them nearby.
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Business & Shopping
Healthcare, services, retail, banking, automotive, home services and more.
Food & DrinkLatin American cooking, waterfront dining, pizza, coffee, desserts and markets.
Real EstateHousing context, redevelopment, transit and local real estate resources.
Visiting & LodgingHistoric sites, waterfront stops, transportation and nearby lodging.
ClassifiedsCommunity posting categories, local resources and marketplace safety tips.
JobsCity, schools, healthcare, retail, logistics and job-search resources.
Historic Perth Amboy
Proprietary House
149 Kearny Avenue. The surviving Royal Governor’s Mansion is one of Perth Amboy’s signature historic sites.
Thomas Mundy Peterson
Perth Amboy is associated with Thomas Mundy Peterson, who cast a ballot on March 31, 1870 and is recognized as the first African American to vote under the Fifteenth Amendment.
Ferry Slip Museum
300 Front Street. The historic ferry slip interprets the city’s long transportation and waterfront history.
Kearny Cottage
63 Catalpa Avenue. A preserved historic home connected to Perth Amboy’s early families and local history.
Surveyor General’s Office
260 High Street, beside City Hall. The historic complex helps anchor the Market Square area.
Waterfront & parks
Perth Amboy maintains 24 municipal parks and recreation sites, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to waterfront spaces. Recent city investment includes new and upgraded parks as well as expanded public waterfront access.
Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park
105 Sadowski Parkway · promenade, waterfront views and community events.
Harborside Waterfront Park & Marina
Front Street / Water Street waterfront · marina, walkway and Raritan Bay views.
Washington Park
660 New Brunswick Avenue · neighborhood recreation space.
Stanley P. Rudyk Park
820 State Street · neighborhood park.
Truxton Drive Playground
1080 Truxton Drive · upgraded neighborhood play space with a new sensory-playground project.
Willow Pond Park
670 Pfeiffer Boulevard · open-space and neighborhood recreation.
Government & public services
City Hall
260 High St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
732-826-0290
Municipal offices are generally listed Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Perth Amboy Free Public Library
196 Jefferson St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
732-826-2600
Library cards, digital resources, public computers, career resources and community programming.
Police / Fire / emergencies
For emergencies call 911. Use the city department directory for non-emergency municipal contacts.
Schools & learning
Perth Amboy Public Schools
District offices: 178 Barracks St · 732-376-6200. The district serves Pre-K through grade 12.
Perth Amboy High School
931 Convery Blvd · 732-376-6230. Current programs include creative arts, digital media, health sciences, NJROTC and personalized-learning pathways.
Charter & college options
Middlesex County STEM Charter School and Academy for Urban Leadership Schools operate in the city, and Middlesex College maintains a Perth Amboy location at 60 Washington Avenue.
Getting around
NJ TRANSIT rail
Perth Amboy Station is on the North Jersey Coast Line, with the station between Smith Street and Market Street. Municipal parking and bike racks are available.
Main roads
Route 35, Route 440, New Brunswick Avenue, State Street, Amboy Avenue and Smith Street connect the city to neighboring Middlesex County communities and regional highways.
Walkable core
Downtown Smith Street, Market Square and the waterfront form the city’s most compact visitor-friendly cluster, with historic sites, restaurants and transit within a relatively short distance.
Current city momentum
Perth Amboy is in a period of significant public and private investment. In 2026 the city highlighted new park work, library improvements, road projects, water infrastructure and brownfield redevelopment. The Sea Gate waterfront project was approved with public waterfront access and new amenities, while the Gateway project near the Victory Bridge is advancing a large former industrial site toward commercial development and public open space.
Information reviewed September 2026. Municipal plans and project timelines can change; use city sources for the latest construction and access information.